Blocked Intestine Treatment

Initial treatment for intestinal obstruction is a nasogastric (NG) tube, which is inserted into the nostril, down the throat and esophagus, and into the stomach. The tube is attached to a pump, which removes air and digested food. This relieves pressure that has built up behind the obstructed portion of the intestine. Most of the time, the obstruction resolves.

Additional treatment for an intestinal obstruction may include intravenous fluids and pain medications. In some cases, colonoscopy or surgery may be required, in order to relieve the intestinal obstruction.